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Fearrington House Restaurant 40th Anniversary
September 25, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Varied events at Fearrington Village.
Sun, Sep 25, 11:30am
Luncheon celebrating 40 years of the Fearrington House Restaurant. Celebrate The Fearrington House Cookbook, A Celebration of Food, Flowers and Herbs, authored by the late, great co-owner Jenny Fitch in 1988, just eight years after she first introduced many of these dishes at The Fearrington House Restaurant.
Menu
Bread
Angel Biscuits
Main
Fried Green Tomatoes
Brussels Sprouts and Leeks
Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé
Hoppin’ John
Squash Casserole
Walter’s Pasta Salad
Tina’s Potato Salad with Green Beans and Bacon
Chicken Country Captain
Poached Salmon with Cucumber Dill Mayo
Tenderloin of Beef with Madeira Cream
Dessert Table
Tom Thumb Cheesecakes
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Strawberry Shortcakes
Fresh Fruit with Grand Marnier Sauce
Guests will enjoy a buffet menu inspired by Jenny’s original recipes while dining in the gardens by the Fearrington House. This very special afternoon will include floral centerpieces created by Fearrington’s own floral design team with an eye towards Jenny’s love of native plants and flowers and a birthday cake created by our cake designer, Corinna Morris. Each guest will receive a copy of Jenny Fitch’s book with purchase of the ticket ($150).
Reception begins at 11:30am, with seating for lunch at noon. Lunch includes a copy of the cookbook, the buffet with everything listed, a glass of wine, iced tea, and lemonade (tax and gratuity included).
Sun, Oct 16, Nov 13. 11:30am
Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé Class
Learn to make this decadent, classic chocolate soufflé – introduced to Fearrington by Edna Lewis during her tenure as one of Fearrington’s early chefs. Pastry Chef Lydia Arnold will demonstrate this recipe, and participants will indulge in the soufflé.
Purchase tickets: Oct 16 or Nov 13